Frederick William Purves

Purves, Frederick William (1912-1997), RADM, CBE 1968 (OBE 1965); b. 13 Mar. 1912 Birmingham, UK; educ. Sydney Tech. Coll.; apprentice marine engr., Adelaide S.S. Co.; Lieut. RANR 1940, permanent commission 1946; RN aeronautical engr. courses 1949-51; Fleet Engr. Officer Melbourne 1957-61; CO Nirimba 1961-63; Dep. Chief of Naval Tech. Service 1963-65, Chief 1965-66; Third Naval Member ANB 1967-69 (retd.); d. 11 Jan. 1997 Batesman Bay, NSW.